Korin Inc HKR-SHUS-210 Usuba Knife, 8-1/4" Single-Sided Edge, Forged White Carbon Steel #2 & Soft Iron Blade, Magnolia Wood Handle

SKU: HKR-SHUS-210 GTIN: 4582257798047
$310.80

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The Korin Shiro-ko Hongasumi Usuba knife features a single-sided forged blade made from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel. It has a magnolia wood handle and water buffalo horn bolster.

The carbon steel blade requires care because moisture and acidity can cause discoloration or rust.

Overall Dimensions:

8.2"D

Single-sided edge

The knife has a single-sided edge.

Forged blade

The blade is forged from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.

Magnolia wood handle

The handle is made from magnolia wood.

Water buffalo horn bolster

The knife includes a water buffalo horn bolster.

Carbon steel construction

The blade uses carbon steel and requires care to help prevent discoloration or rust from moisture and acidity.

Advanced Yanagi sharpening

The catalog identifies the sharpening as Advanced Yanagi.

Knife type Usuba
Blade length 8-1/4 in (21 cm)
Blade edge Single-sided
Blade material White carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel
Steel type Carbon
Construction Forged
Handle material Magnolia wood
Bolster material Water buffalo horn
Hardness HRC 61
Sharpening Advanced Yanagi
Country of manufacture Made in Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

It is an Usuba knife with an 8-1/4 in (21 cm) blade.
The blade is forged from white carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.
Yes. The knife has a single-sided edge.
The handle is made from magnolia wood.
Yes. It has a water buffalo horn bolster.
The knife is made in Japan.
The catalog notes that moisture and acidity will cause discoloration or rust.

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